Celebrate the Historical Fight for Equality in New York State

New Yorkers have historically been at the forefront of the fight for civil rights since the struggle for equality for every American began back in the 18th century. And with the most recent win for civil rights being the federal declaration of marriage equality regardless of sex back in June, now is the perfect time to take a glance back through history and remember where our American fight for equality – in every sense of the word – first began.

Here are four events that are happening across New York State this month celebrating the historical fight for equality.

Born to a free farming family in Bethlehem, New York in 1840, Jared A. Jackson enlisted at the age of 23 in the newly established United States Colored Troops. Learn about his life, patriotism and courage at this lecture in Wilton, New York.